R&B

City of Trees Brass Band

Wed, 07/19/23
The City of Trees Brass Band was born in Sacramento, California, and bring their party-centric sounds to the Crescent City streets with energetic send-ups of classics like “St. James Infirmary” and “Buddy Bolden’s Blues.” Read more

Brass-A-Holics

Wed, 07/19/23
The Brass-A-Holics Go-Go Brass Funk Band combines the sensibilities of a New Orleans brass band with the funk grooves of Washington, DC’s -based go-go music, adds in electric bass, guitar and a full drum kit, and throws in a set list that can range from Louis Armstrong to J... Read more

Brad Walker

Wed, 07/19/23
Brad Walker is one of the city’s – no, make that the country’s – most in-demand sax players. Whether he is leading the horn section for Sturgill Simpson at the Grammy Awards, backing up Anders Osborne, or jamming at a New Orleans jazz club, Walker’s energetic, soaring and t... Read more

Bonerama

Wed, 07/19/23
Bonerama is a New Orleans-based brass funk-rock band that puts the horn section up front. The band took shape in 1998, when trombonists Craig Klein and Mark Mullins, both members of Harry Connick Jr.’s big band, were looking to feature their trombones on original tunes and ... Read more

Big Joe Kennedy

Wed, 07/19/23
Big Joe Kennedy is a staple on the New Orleans trad jazz and burlesque scene, holding down regular gigs around town as a sideman and as a solo pianist. While his own set lists trend heavily towards jazz staples, the versatile performer has written songs for the city’s burge... Read more

Big Freedia

Wed, 07/19/23
Big Freedia emerged after Katrina as one of New Orleans’ most dynamic performers, specializing in the energetic hip hop variant known as bounce music. The Third Ward native caught stardom by the tail, and now has a string of hit collaborations, their own reality show, and a... Read more

Ben Buchbinder

Wed, 07/19/23
Ben Buchbinder is a talented keyboardist often found performing in clubs across the Gulf South, and can also be heard with his current group, The Harbinger Project. Buchbinder’s stylings range from straight-up club piano to adventurous jazz and hip-hop beats as he explores ... Read more

BC Coogan

Wed, 07/19/23
BC (Brian) Coogan is a versatile, highly regarded keyboardist, comfortable covering the New Orleans – make that entire contemporary - songbook on organ, electronic keyboard, and the piano. His solo outings find him in some of the Crescent City’s best listening rooms, includ... Read more

Armand St Martin

Wed, 07/19/23
Armand St. Martin extends his deep New Orleans roots into his popular performances, bringing the city’s musical traditions to light with entertaining stories and a setlist heavy on fan favorites from Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, and the traditional jazz songbook. The ac... Read more

Al Lil Fats Jackson

Wed, 07/19/23
Al “Little Fats” Jackson celebrates his idol and mentor, Fats Domino, whenever he takes to the stage. “Little Fats” is a popular entertainer at festivals around the Gulf South, and his smooth voice and soulful setlist celebrates classic tunes by Frankie Ford, Huey “Piano” S... Read more

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